Success Stories

Join Mike and Ashley for Season1, Episode 9 of 3,000 Good Things. In this conversation, Mike and Ashley talk with Char and Corey about the innovative approaches they are taking to improve adoption processes, emphasizing the need for understanding and adapting to the unique challenges faced by youth in permanent custody. The discussion highlights the […]

Join Mike and Ashley for Season1, Episode 8 of 3,000 Good Things. In this episode, hosts Mike and Ashley engage with Alicia, a caseworker in child welfare who shares experiences and insights from her work. The conversation highlights the power of relating to families before tackling case plan objectives. Alicia emphasizes the importance of meeting basic

Join Mike and Ashley for Season1, Episode 7 of 3,000 Good Things. In this episode, they speak with Quatada, an agency associate director with more than a decade of supervision experience. Mike, Ashley and Quatada discuss Quatada’s philosophy of supervision in children services and the importance of accountability and growth in leadership. They explore the difference

Join Mike and Ashley for Season1, Episode 6 of 3,000 Good Things. In this episode, they meet Becky, a School Outreach Worker committed to prevention and community collaboration. Becky shares how her county utilizes children services workers in elementary and middle schools to support families and highlight family strengths. Wait until you hear how Becky’s

Join Mike and Ashley on location for Season1, Episode 5 of 3,000 Good Things. In this episode, they speak with Annika live at the 2024 PCSAO Conference, “This is Us: The Child Protection Team.” Mike shares background on the PACT model, and Ashley and Annika discuss the good work done by Annika in her early

This week’s episode of 3,000 Good Things features David, a permanency manager dedicated to elevating healing through strong relationships. David and his team have worked to overcome obstacles like staff shortages to bring back Permanency Roundtables (PRTs). David shares the importance of highlighting youth voices and ensuring that youth have strong and permanent connections. Take

This week’s episode of 3,000 Good Things features Elizabeth, a leader with vision and passion for creating meaningful visitations between parents and their children. Elizabeth shares how she and her dedicated team have transformed their visitation center to be centered around creating positive memories and increasing engagement through creativity and partnering. Take your podcast experience

The 3,000 Good Things podcast shares short stories that highlight the GOOD things happening with child welfare frontline staff throughout Ohio. Each episode will leave you feeling inspired and more equipped to engage with families in a meaningful and transformational way! PACT, Practice in Action Together, is Ohio’s Shared Practice Model dedicated to Elevating Healing

3,000 Good Things Ep. 1: Porch Time with Susan 3,000 Good Things is the new weekly podcast from PACT, Ohio’s new shared practice model, Practice in Action Together. Listen on Spotify. Join Mike and Ashley as they kick off Season 1, Episode 1 with a beautiful story from Susan. In this episode we learn how

Ohio’s Youth Navigator Network has launched a new podcast, “Care to Conquer,” and the first episode features YNN Program Manager Arlene Jones, whose previous work included helping to launch the OHIO Youth Advisory Board at PCSAO and managing cases at Franklin County Children Services. Now at Kinnect with YNN, Jones works with a Young Adult